Linden teacher accused of stealing from students

LINDEN - The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office is investigating a Linden High School teacher who is accused of stealing from students, authorities said.

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LINDEN - The San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office is investigating a Linden High School teacher who is accused of stealing from students, authorities said.

The teacher was allegedly caught on video taking items from students' backpacks in the locker room during physical education classes.

Deputy Les Garcia, a spokesman for the Sheriff's Office, said the investigation is ongoing and the teacher's name is not being released at this time.

"We have a deputy interviewing witnesses and any potential victims that might be out there," Garcia said. "Once he's done with that, the case will be submitted to the district attorney, who will then decide if charges are warranted."